n.
Pronunciation: am- ' pu ̇ -l ə , ' am- ˌ pyü-l ə
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -lae \ -( ˌ )l ē , - ˌ l ī \
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, from Latin, diminutive of amphora
Date: before 12th century
1 : a glass or earthenware flask with a globular body and two handles used especially by the ancient Romans to hold ointment, perfume, or wine
2 : a saccular anatomical swelling or pouch
– am · pul · la · ry \ am- ' pu ̇ -l ə r- ē , ' am-py ə - ˌ ler- ē \ adjective